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DHE 51W

1998 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHE 51W
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,774 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 66,127 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,583 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 57,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,104 miles

rear exhaust silencer corossion

Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust silencer corossion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corossion

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,769 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,464 miles

Advise exhaust system deteriorated and slight blow in places

Advise slight brake bind offside front

Advise slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,294 miles

Advise ABS light lazy to go out at times but okay at time of test

Advise centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Advise offside front wheel doesnt spin as freely as nearside but no major problem showing up in roller brake tester.okay at time of test

Advise slight brake bind offside rear but nothing major

Fail 14 Jul 2009 55,293 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise middle and rear exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Advise slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

N/S/F TYRE OUT SIDE WALL SOME CRACKES

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,532 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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DHE 51W is a 1998 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHE 51W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHE 51W registered?

DHE 51W is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is DHE 51W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHE 51W shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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